The parcel shelf i said i would make!!

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The parcel shelf i said i would make!!

Post by esta » Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:38 pm

OK, first of all thanks to...

piper1st, snailslime, Ben Harris and volvo-bigbrother, for letting me use your photogrpahs in my project, you have all been acknoweldged within the project :D

Also, pics for lee as well since you asked for it in here http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... hp?t=15366

So, this is the actual parcel shelf i made, mostly using 12mm MDF, covered in a leather effect PVC to match the black trim in the boot (PVC was a better option as the leather fades)

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I was unsuccesful with any "access holes/doors" to get into the boot (as i wanted to keep the shelf as light as poss) so i made a flap, so i can easily get to the boot, as photographed next...

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The MDF part is slightly raised, and can be wedged against the c-posts if i need to have a larger access space to the boot:

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And this is just the amp how it appears from the rear seats lol !!

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The underside isnt so tidy as there was not enough material left from the show car that was being trimmed at work :angry: :lol: , but hey, no one sees that part-'cept u guys mebbe!! :rofl:

Well, let me know what you think, thanks again to all those that inspired and helped me with their great suggestions :D

EJ & Lula ;)
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Post by piper1st » Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:09 pm

it's looks good! How does it sound?

It you turn the 6x9's round, the wires will be at the back and won't get in the way of any luggage you might put in!

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Post by esta » Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:45 pm

Thanks :D

Yeah sounds brill, i love it! It was a struggle to begin with, the boot is more shallow than most models so making the sub box with the right cc was a bit tiresome!!

As for turning the speakers around...D'oh! :wall: cheers for pointing that out :lol:
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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:49 pm

Indeed, looks very impressive. I like the attention to detail in as much as you've tailored the flap-nice stitching etc.

Job well done! :D
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Post by esta » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:04 pm

Yay thankyou :D

Ran out of clips, so need to get a couple more to clip where the central brake light goes when the boots shut..if that makes sense lol :D
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Post by SMOOTH 480 » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:36 pm

very posh ;) good work there :D
now im going to sort mine out as im jealouse of the neatness :angry:
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:41 pm

Liking it very much! When will the serial production start? :) Looks very, very oem.
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